Tracy L. Fries and Glenn M. Housden

May 30, 2010

Tracy L. Fries and Glenn M. Housden Jr. were united in marriage on February 20, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Martinsburg. The Rev. Ed Taylor performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donna and Sidney Fries of Martinsburg. The groom is the son of Paula and Glenn Housden Sr. of Martinsburg. Escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a white strapless chiffon A-line gown, beaded lace, laced-up back and a three-layered beaded veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses, freesia and delphiniums; accented with crystals and pearls.

Maid of honor was Jessica Clarke of Hedgesville, best friend of the bride, who wore a cornflower blue, full-length, satin strapless gown, accent with a silver brooch. Bridesmaids were Julie Collier of Hagerstown, Amber Fries of Winchester and Cindy Housden of Martinsburg. All wore matching cornflower blue gowns and carried mixture of white roses, light blue delphiniums with diamond studs and white pearls. Flower girl was Kiran Cole, daughter of the bride, who wore a white lace and beaded dress and carried a white and cornflower blue basket of white petals.

The groom wore a black tuxedo, white vest and matching tie. Best man was Michael Cheeseman of Martinsburg, best friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Glenn Housden Sr. of Martinsburg, Eugene Clemmons of Martinsburg, Kevin Fries of Winchester and Phillip Housden of Martinsburg. All wore black tuxedos, a cornflower blue vest and tie. Ring bearer was William Stubbs, nephew of the groom, who wore a black tuxedo.

The mother of the bride wore a two-piece quarter sleeve jacket and sleeveless, pewter dress with beading accents. The mother of the groom wore a two-piece black pant suit with a black and white blouse with sequence accents. The pianist was Sandy Stamets. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Shepherd University and holds a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation. She is employed at the Board of Child Care. The groom is a 2008 graduate of Liberty University and holds a bachelor's degree in social science. He is employed at the Board of Child Care and an Air National Guard member at the 167th Airlift Wing. After a honeymoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the couple will reside in Martinsburg.